Financial stability and innovative transformation

Continuous innovation and responsible investment to achieve financial stability.

Despite the challenges facing local government finances across the country, South Oxfordshire remains financially stable thanks to our responsible and robust financial management. While pressures caused by macro-economic factors outside our control and the uncertainties of local government reorganisation persist, we remain committed to solidifying our financial future by continuing to act responsibly with the resources we have and exploring opportunities for revenue generation.

Our ambition is to innovate and transform service delivery. We aspire to have modern, accessible and user-friendly services that deliver the great outcomes and customer service excellence that our residents expect and deserve.

Where we are now: We are committed to providing excellent value for money, continuously improving our services, and securing external funding to support our initiatives and drive innovation. However, maintaining long-term financial stability in the face of uncertain Government funding allocations and local government reorganisation remains a challenge.

Where we want to be: We aim to be a model of responsible financial management and innovation while navigating the uncertainties of local government reorganisation, devolution, and future funding. We will continue to drive responsible investments, transformation, and efficient service delivery while maximising external funding opportunities.